Chanho/Ranchi: A 35-year-old migrant labourer from Jharkhand’s Chanho area was allegedly murdered with a sharp-edged tool at a brick kiln in Bihar’s Bhojpur district. Police have arrested the accused, who was reportedly the victim’s co-worker and fellow villager.
Police said Shivnath and Ranjit had travelled in January 2025 with several others from their village to work at a brick kiln located in Tetardih village under Hasan Bazar police station area of Bhojpur district.
On the night of April 21, an argument reportedly broke out between the two men while they were having food and drinks at the kiln premises. The dispute escalated, following which Ranjit allegedly attacked Shivnath with a spade, killing him on the spot.
Local police reached the site after receiving information, took the body into custody, and sent it for post-mortem examination. The body was handed over to the family and brought back to Barhe village early Friday morning.
Shivnath’s death has left his family devastated. He is survived by his wife Sarita Devi and four daughters. As the sole earning member of the family, his death has plunged the household into distress.
Police said further investigation into the case is underway.
